patrick_ySynopsis: How does IWC justify the high pricing of its new INGENIEUR line? Patrick_y examines value in today's Swiss Watch Industry. Could IWC be milking the market with a high price for the INGENIEUR model? No, I have to say it in a nicer more constructive way... Could IWC be overcharging slightly on its new INGENIEUR model? Okay, that's going to be too subtle, but I want to be keep an open mind. IWC is charging around $11,700 USD for their new INGENIEUR line...Story

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patrick_yA lot of people have opinions. And a lot of people think their opinion is right. But these people often don't consider other perspectives and the valid opinions of those perspectives. Thus, this post is designed to help build some empathy for the industry professionals who make the horological products we watch collectors adore...Story

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amanicoThe Double Tourbillon from Arnold and Son is not what we can call a novelty as it was first unveiled in 2014. BUT this year, the brand issued two sublime pieces unique, one with a Malachite dial, the other with an aventurine dial, adding some extra poetry and romanticism to these already exquisite watches. The malachite dial: The Double Tourbillon is a milestone in terms of balance and symmetry with its two tourbillons at 3 and 9 o' clock and the two different time subdials, offering two time zones, at 12 ... ...Story

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amanicoThere are few watches which provide such a strong feeling. At that point I remember the moment and the conditions of the purchase very well. I also remember how long I waited to get it. An instant dream since the day Ulysse Nardin unveiled it...Story

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amanicoAfter having unveiled the Chronodate last year, Angelus comes back to this chronograph with three new versions. 2 Titanium with a black or a green dial, and a Rose Gold. The two Titanium come on a strap or a bracelet, while the rose gold comes on a strap only. The Titanium black: The Titanium Green with its strap or bracelet: And the Rose gold: I decided to focus on the most original, the Titanium Green, among these three...Story

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patrick_ySome time ago, Patek Philippe announced their plans to close about 30% of all their dealers worldwide. Moderator Patrick_y explores in an unprecedented article that's geared towards dealers as well as watch collectors, how dealers fearing closure can improve their operations. Hiking to the top of a mountain with a Nautilus? Would Patek Philippe approve? This is a rare article that is aimed not only towards watch collectors, but also to jewelry store owners and authorized watch dealers. Here on WatchProSite, .....Story

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amanicoI always had a problem with the LUC 1860... The date on the dial. I liked a lot of things on this reference, but the date always turned me off. It is small, it makes a hole in the dial, it kills the dial...Story

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ChristianDKGeneva - June 29, 2023 - For its fifth participation in Only Watch, F.P.Journe presents a unique model designed exclusively for the occasion, the Chronomètre Furtif Bleu. For the first time in the world, a complete Tantalum case and bracelet dress this unique watch made especially for Only Watch, with an 18K rose Gold movement. The Chronomètre Furtif takes its name from the difficulty of reading the time if the watch is not facing you, as the blue enamel dial reveals the frosted numerals only in the reflection ... ...Story

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amanicoI wrote a first preview on this watch, when it was announced in September 2021. Here is the link to the article: We'll see the two points I had in mind when I saw the first official photos and heard the sound file about this Reverso, now. 1/ The aesthetics. One of the most impressive assets of this new Reverso Minute Repeater is its proportions...Story

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amanicoAngelus has decided to revisit its past through a new collection, called La Fabrique. And the first opus of this collection is a not well known but highly charming piece from the 60's, the Chronographe Médical, with William Massena's collaboration. The vintage Medical Chronograph was quite original, as it allowed the doctors to measure their patients' pulse ( pulsometer ) AND also respiration ( asthmometer ). If there were several watches which included a pulsometer, I didn't know of others which included .....Story

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